Music

It's been a long time. My computer decided to not charge since coming back from Europe and I always feel guilty when I do something other than homework on school computers. But don't worry, I got a brand spanking new charger and life is good.

Anyways, I just quickly want to write about something I've been thinking a lot about lately. It's something I've always known but want to actually just put into words for the whole world to read(though I know I'm probably the only person to ever read this post. That's ok, I've come to terms with it). Well, this something is the power of music.

Music has always been a big part of my life. I grew up to the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones. At 6 I started playing the piano. I sang in church choir at 12 and became the accompanist at the end of middle school, which was good move since singing is not my forte. Music is something I have always found peace in. Some of my most poignant memories have to do with music. I still remember the first time I ever recognized Guns n' Roses on the radio(I was sitting in the parking lot of Blockbuster with my dad and "Paradise City" came on. He turned up the radio and said, "Emma, this is Guns n' Roses." A life changing moment I will never forget). I remember the times I sang to Neon Trees with my roommates, or "It's Raining Men" with my guy friends. I remember listening to "Glitter in the Air" and crying because my boyfriend broke up with me, singing(or yelling) "Delayed Devotion" the next day. I remember when Br. Clema sang "Be Still My Soul" at a time when life seemed so unsure, and when Alyssa sang "Abide With Me, Tis Eventide" and my heart seemed to sing with her.

The older I've gotten the more fascinated with music and why those moments are some I will always remember. It's not just because I love it, but because everyone loves it. I mean, can you think of anyone that doesn't like at least some form of music? I've never met a soul. I don't think they exist. And here's why I think that. Music is something that does not come from this world. It is a heavenly power that humans crave because of the power is holds. Somehow a sheet of music is able to convey an emotion that we can't describe in words.

Have you ever wondered why we like listening to sad music during hard times? It's because that song seems to understand you. It is a comfort because, as you listen, you know you are not alone. You are not the only one to ever feel that way. It is real and true. It's the same during the happy times, when you blast the party music and just sing and dance! Music allows us to convey our feelings without speaking. You don't have to speak because it's all right there in that song. It justifies our emotions and helps us know they actually exist. That's why those moments stick out to me.

 I find this to be an incredible thing. I can't think of anything else on this earth that has this kind of power. I think that's one reason why every religion has music. It is a way we can convey our feelings about God in a way normal words cannot express. It is a way to rejoice and praise Him, a way that can be more powerful than mortal speech. I am not going to diminish the power of a testimony. Truth shared with the Spirit is the most powerful thing on the earth. But music can be a way to share that truth and a way to touch the hearts of those who may not feel the words.

I don't really know why I wanted to share my thoughts on this, but I've been thinking about it for quite awhile. Music is powerful. It is amazing and wonderful and truly a blessing. I don't know what the world would be like without music, but I know it would not be as beautiful.